Hioki 7016 User manual

SIGNAL SOURCE
REMOTE OPERATION MANUAL
7016

Contents
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................................1
Symbols......................................................................................1
Chapter 1
Remote Interface
Overview ___________________________________ 3
Chapter 2
Setting Remote Interface Parameters ___________ 5
Chapter 3
Commands Summary ________________________ 7
Chapter 4
Responding
Message ___________________________________ 9
Chapter 5
Instructions of
Command Sets_____________________________ 13
5.1 IEEE 488 Common Commands ..................................13
5.2 SCPI Commands ........................................................14
Chapter 6
Summary of SCPI
Commands ________________________________ 31
Chapter 7
Remote Program Example Using
______________________________ Visual Basic 637

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Introduction
Introduction
The Section describes how to operate the meter via an optical
interface.
• It also explains the detail information of all interface command sets
of Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) used
in the meter.
• The remote control operation enables the user either to manually
operate the meter via a terminal or to execute a host computer
program automatically.
Symbols
Safety Symbol
The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative importance
of cautions and warnings.
Other symbols
Indicates advisory items related to performance or
correct operation of the instrument.
Indicates the reference.
*Iterminology explained at the bottom of the word.

Symbols
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Chapter 1 Remote Interface Overview
The following figure shows the USB type optical cable connecting for
the meter and a host computer communication.
The computer is added a virtual RS-232 COM port when the user
plugs the USB type cable and installs the USB driver.
• The remote interface is a serial binary data interchange, which
operates from 2400 to 19200 baud rate.
• The communication port of the 7016 is designed in full duplex,
which makes the meter more reliable and efficient in data taking.
Cable connection for Communication
Remote Interface
Overview Chapter 1

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Chapter 2 Setting Remote Interface Parameters
In order to operate the meter via a host computer or terminal, the
parameters in interface within the 7016 have to match the parameters
in the serial interface provided by the host or terminal.
The following procedures will guide the user to set up interface
parameters within the 7016 to comply interface with the host.
The default settings of the meter at factory are 9600-baud rate, non-
parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit (9600, n, 8, 1).
The following table indicates the factory settings and user selectable
communication parameters by using remote interface.
Echo
With ECHO ON, the meter echoes (returns) all the characters
whatever it receives.
Print-Only
• The remote indicator of the 7016 is flashing when the meter is set to
Print-Only ON.
• If the remote interface of the 7016 is under Print-Only mode, the
7016 will print out the measured data when the measurement cycle
is completed.
• The 7016 auto-sends the newest data to a host continuously.
• The 7016 doesn't accept any commands under Print-Only mode.
Setup Procedures for Communication Parameter
To ensure the remote interface will operate appropriately, user may
need to configure the remote interface parameters on Setup Mode.
Please refer to operation procedures of POWER-ON OPTION.
❖7016 instruction manual 5.4 Power-On Options
Setting Remote Interface
Parameters Chapter 2
Remote Interface Parameters
Item Parameter Factory
Setting Selectable Parameter
1Baud Rate 9600 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200
2Parity None None, Odd or Even
3Data Bit 8 7 or 8
4ECHO OFF ON or OFF
5Print-Only OFF ON or OFF

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